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It’s officially Fall! It definitely doesn’t fe It’s officially Fall! It definitely doesn’t feel like it in Miami, it really never does but that just gives us a reason to explore other states. West Virginia is one of them, fun fact I actually lived here between undergrad and grad school! Here are Things to do in West Virginia (SAVE + SHARE): 

1. Enjoy New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, or visit any of the states 35 state parks as West Virginia has 1.5 million acres of parks and public land. We personally walked the Shavers Lake Trail and canoed on the lake. 

2. Enjoy some serious adventures! We’re always trying something new and West Virginia offers a lot of options from whitewater rafting, to 1,000+ miles of off-road ATV trails, to rock climbing, caving and mountain biking . 

3. Take a train ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad which stops at the Whittaker Camp where those who worked in the lumber and coal industry lived during the work season. 

4. Explore Cranberry Glades Botanical Area where you might just get to see some black bears! 

5. Walk the Falls of Hills Creak trail to get up close to some gorgeous waterfalls! 

This week I’ll be sharing various cities and states you can experience a beautiful Fall getaway. What are some of your favorite places to enjoy autumn?

Tap the link in my bio for my West Virginia blog post and a blog post of the best places to experience Fall in the US!
Still not over our day exploring the waters of For Still not over our day exploring the waters of Fort Pierce. We danced, snorkeled, fished and went tubing. Definitely want more days like this and still pinch myself that this is what a day of work looks like for me sometimes. Thank you @seadoo for the opportunity.
If you know my husband you know water activities a If you know my husband you know water activities are his favorite! Fishing, jet skiing, just being on a boat on the ocean relaxing, name it, he’s there. So we couldn’t be more excited than to not only get the chance to test out the new @seadoo Switch but be the stars of a whole commercial for it. We had entirely too much fun filming this. Of course now he wants to buy one!

Do you like getting out on the water? Favorite activity?
Our 3 Day London Itinerary (SAVE + SHARE): 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 1: Walked across the Tower Bridge (you can take a tour of London of Tower as well), walked along the River Thames and took a make a fascination hat class with @create_your_own_hat! 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 2: Harry Potter walking tour, checked out Borough Market and went on a night ghost bus tour. 

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Day 3: Morning Tea at Peggy Porschen, Buckingham Palace for Changing of the Guards, and explore Westminster for the infamous red telephone booths, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

If you have more time on previous visits to London we have taken a day trip to check out Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor Castle, rode the London Eye, took a ferry ride down the Thames River, checked out Warner Brother Studios, and did a graffiti/street art tour.

Is London on your list? If you’ve been what did you do that you think is a must for visitors?

Things to do in London, London with kids, family travel
Then vs Now (swipe left)!🥹🥰 My babies are no Then vs Now (swipe left)!🥹🥰 My babies are not babies anymore. Where has the time gone? Excuse me while I go cry in the corner 😭😭😭😭. 

Too in my feelings to provide an informational post, I’ll be back tomorrow.
Why is this man always trying to stop my fun? List Why is this man always trying to stop my fun? Listen replace husband with whoever you need to but why these ppl keep acting like we can take our money when we’re gone?!? Y’all feel me or nah? 😅😬😩
Morning Tea in London! Afternoon or High Tea is us Morning Tea in London! Afternoon or High Tea is usually on everyone’s things to do in London list but since the girls and I don’t eat beef or pork the menus for most places didn’t make sense for us as they are filled with ham sandwiches and other things we don’t eat. I ended up finding Morning Tea at Peggy Porschen instead which offers a tea menu with breakfast items, while not traditional it worked best for us! It cost £35 pp.

For a traditional Afternoon or High Tea Try:

🫖Palm Court at The Ritz
🫖The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
🫖Theatre Royal Drury Lane
🫖The Grill Room Hotel Cafe Royal (has vegetarian an vegan options)
🫖Coronation Afternoon Tea at Cellarium, Westminster Abbey
🫖The Rosebery Coronation Afternoon Tea at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
🫖The Goring Hotel

Afternoon Teas Geared Towards Families:

☕️Peter Pan Afternoon Tea at Aqua at The Shard
☕️Jurassic Afternoon Tea at the Ampersand Hotel
☕️Jungle Book Afternoon Tea at Brown’s Hotel
☕️Secret Garden Afternoon Tea at Taj 51
☕️The Buzzy Bees Afternoon Tea at St. Ermin’s Hotel
☕️Grover’s Children’s Tea at Grosvenor House Hotel
☕️The Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
☕️Sherlock Holmes Inspired Afternoon Tea at the Mind Palace
☕️Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Tea at One Aldwych
☕️Mad Hatter Afternoon Tea at The Sanderson
☕️Wizard of Oz Afternoon Tea at The Soho Hotel

Have you done a proper Afternoon or High Tea in London before? Was the one you did on this list, if so what did you think of it? If you have additional recommendations please do leave a comment!

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The Jamaica Packing List You Need

July 13, 2019      Caribbean, Destinations, Jamaica

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My family is from Jamaica, St. Elizabeth parish to be exact. I’ve grown up visiting nearly every year and have explored Ocho Rios, Negril, Portland, Kingston and of course St. Elizabeth. So trust me, you need this Jamaica packing list!

 

Jamaica Packing List

Insect Repellent

There are a lot of mosquitos in Jamaica. Unfortunately some of them do carry diseases like Dengue Fever and Zika. That doesn’t mean you can’t visit, it just means you should consider extra precautions to prevent as many bites as possible. Whether you’re into DEET or a natural form of repellent, be sure to pack some! 


Mosquito Net

If you’re staying at a resort in Ocho Rios, Negril or Montego Bay you can get away with not packing a mosquito net. However if you’re visiting Portland, St. Elizabeth or staying at a smaller boutique hotel or airbnb it’s best you pack your own. While some of these places may provide one you don’t know if it will have any holes and it’s better to be safe than sorry.


 

Waterproof Phone Case or GoPro

If there is one thing not to forget off your Jamaica packing list it’s this. Jamaica has a ton of water activities, so whether you’re snorkeling, climbing a waterfall or swimming at the beach or pool I’m sure you’ll want to capture those moments. If you don’t do water activities often you can just get a waterproof phone case. However, if you are always going on trips with lots of water involved especially snorkeling or diving I recommend getting a GoPro. I absolutely love mine, here is a video I made with it just using a selfie stick.


Portable Battery Pack

Chances are you’ll be out and about exploring the island or relaxing on the beach all day. Either way you won’t have access to an outlet so be sure to bring a portable battery pack. This one by Jackery Giant is my favorite, it can charge two phones or iPads at once and recharges my phone up to 3 times.

Thinking of Visiting Other Islands: See Our Itineraries for Aruba, Cuba, The Bahamas, and Grand Cayman

Snorkel Mask

I know I’m a little weird but yes I travel with my own snorkel mask. I just don’t like biting the mouth piece that everyone else has used. I’m also more comfortable with the full face masks so I always bring my own. Doing this also saves me money on excursions where you have to pay extra to rent snorkel gear.

mom and daughter wearing snorkel masks

Beach Bag

Even though I forget mine 50% of the time I always wish I’d have remembered or am thanking myself I did. The times I have to bring my backpack instead I get so irritated when there is sand all in it or it inevitably gets wet. To help I also pack a wet bag so I have somewhere to put my swimsuit if I change before getting in the car.

Quick Dry Towel

While you will have access to beach towels at your resort you may or may not be able to take them with you on excursions. If you’re staying at an Airbnb they most likely won’t even provide beach towels. That’s why I always travel with my own lightweight quick dry towel. I’m team carry-on so I don’t have space for bulky towels and wet towels are annoying.


Sunscreen

Listen, the sun in Jamaica is no joke, especially during the summer months. You can definitely buy sunscreen in Jamaica as a last resort but expect to pay top dollar for it. That’s why it’s better to pack your own. We personally love Black Girl Sunscreen as it doesn’t leave a white residue on our brown skin. 


Aloe Vera Gel

If you forgot to apply your sunscreen or just burn easily in general you’ll be happy you packed some Aloe Vera Gel. It is the cure for burning skin as it cools down the area burned. I like to keep mine in the fridge as when it’s cold it gives a more instant relief.


Jamaican Dollars

While I’m typically team use my credit card for everything Jamaica is the exception. The resorts will accept credit cards (although not always American Express) but local vendors and smaller attractions may not. It’s best to exchange your US dollars to Jamaican dollars as you will always get a better rate with local currency on the island. 

Water Shoes

If you plan on climbing any waterfalls in Jamaica you will need water shoes. Again, pack your own because desperation will get you and it will cost more for a pair outside of the waterfall you’re visiting.


Sneakers

Yes, I know you are visiting a tropical island but pack your sneakers. If you want to go zip-lining, ATVing or any other adventurous activity you will need a pair of sneakers to participate.

Car Seats

If you are traveling with children bring your car seat. The roads in Jamaica are no joke and you’ll want your kids strapped in for what sometimes can be a bumpy ride. If you’ve never traveled with a car seat, here are some tips. 

Items to Help You Pack for Jamaica

Packing Cubes

If you’re not already using packing cubes you are missing out on a great travel hack. Packing cubes allow us to easily pack light and stay organized. They are seriously the best invention ever!


Travel Size Bottles

Since we do travel carry-on only we can’t pack full size hair products, sunscreen, etc. Travel size bottles make sure we stick to the 3.4 oz rule for liquids so nothing gets taken away from TSA.


Carry-On Suitcase

If you don’t have a carry-on suitcase I love our AWAY ones. While they are a bit expensive, they are the best pieces of luggage I’ve ever had. I’ve had no issue rolling them down cobble stoned streets and they come with a lifetime warranty. I used to always buy my luggage from Ross or TJ Maxx for the savings but honestly with as many times as I’ve had to replace them I could have had a family set of AWAY a long time ago. You can save $20 on your purchase here.

two toddlers with suitcases

This Jamaica packing list should have you fully prepared to have an amazing Jamaica vacation. Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

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